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Meeting Location:
Council Chambers
216 Prospect Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366
City Council
Work Study Session
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
6:30 PM
Contact us:
Phone (360) 876-4407
cityhall@portorchardwa.gov
www. portorchardwa.gov
Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 42.30 RCW, the City Council is conducting its public meeting
in a hybrid format with options for in -person attendance in the Council Chambers at City Hall or remote viewing
and participation via Zoom (link below). The meeting is streamed live on the City's YouTube channel, click here.
Remote Access
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81994912407
Zoom Meeting ID: 819 9491 2407
Zoom Call -In: 1 253 215 8782
Guiding Principles
Are we raising the bar in all of our actions?
Are we honoring the past, but not living in the past?
Are we building positive connections with our community and outside partners?
Is the decision -making process building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community?
1. Call to Order
A. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Discussion Items
A. Nomination and Appointment of Mayor Pro-tempore 2026 (Wallace)
B. Council Committee Assignments (Council)
Estimated Time: 30 Minutes
C. Team Building Workshop (Mayor)
Estimated Time: 15 Minutes
D. Council Outreach (Mayor and Council)
Estimated Time: 60 Minutes
• Coffee with Council
• Virtual Office Hours
• Town Halls
3. Good of the Order
4. Adjournment
January 20, 2026 Meeting Agenda
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January 20, 2026 Meeting Agenda
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Agenda Staff Report
Discussion Items: Nomination and Appointment of Mayor Pro-tempore 2026 (Wallace)
Meeting Date: January 20, 2026
Prepared By: Brandy Wallace, MMC, CPRO, City Clerk
Presenter: Brandy Wallace, MMC, CPRO, City Clerk
Summary and Background: Biannually, at the first meeting of each calendar year, pursuant to RCW
35A.12.065, City Council must appoint a Mayor Pro-Tempore. The Mayor Pro-Tempore is to serve in
the absence or temporary disability of the Mayor.
Councilmembers will make nominees for one of their members to serve. Then vote for one member to
be appointed. Upon vote, by majority vote, one member will serve as mayor pro tempore for 2026.
Motion for consideration: I move to elect
Relationship to Comprenhensive Plan: N/A
as the Mayor Pro-Tempore for 2026.
Recommendation: Staff recommends a councilmember nominate a fellow councilmember to serve as
the Mayor Pro-Tempore for 2026.
Alternatives: Keep current Pro-Tempore.
Attachments:
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Sewer Advisory
In Person
In person
Seattle
In Person
In Person
Committee-Qrtly
Zoom Opt
Bremerton
Bremerton
No. of
Members
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
E/D Tourism
Utilities + SAC
Transportation
Finance
Land Use
Lodging Tax
KRCC
KRCC Alt
KEDA
KEDA Alt
PSRC Alt
Public Health
Kitsap Transit
Dedman
Diener
Fenton
Morrissey
Rosapepe
Trenary
Worden
Note:
Should Chair LTAC
Should be a
member of
ED/Tourism
Sloane
agency
Port Orchard City Council Trust Retreat
Proposed Scope & Outcomes (Draft for Council Consideration)
Purpose
To provide City Council and the Mayor with a structured, neutral retreat designed to strengthen
trust, clarify roles, and establish shared ways of working, so Council meetings and interactions
are more productive, respectful, and aligned with the City's values and responsibilities to the
community.
Why This Retreat
With newer Councilmembers onboard and ongoing demands facing the City, this retreat offers a
proactive opportunity to:
• Improve how Council works together
• Improve the quality of dialogue and decision -making
• Build shared expectations for respectful and effective governance
• Support the Mayor -Council partnership
• Strengthen public trust through healthier internal dynamics
This is a forward -looking, governance -focused session; not mediation or conflict resolution.
Proposed Outcomes
By the end of the retreat, Councilmembers and the Mayor will:
• Strengthen trust and psychological safety across the governing ecosystem
(Council —Council, Council —Mayor, and Council —City Staff interactions)
• Improve the clarity, tone, and effectiveness of Council discussions
• Develop a shared understanding of roles, expectations, and pressures
• Identify common tension points and healthier ways to navigate them
• Translate the City's values into practical "ways of working together"
• Agree on a short list of commitments to guide Council interactions over the next 90 days
High -Level Retreat Approach
The retreat is designed as a half -day facilitated session (approximately 4-6 hours), with a short
break, depending on the depth of discussion Council would find most valuable, and will include:
• Setting shared purpose and expectations for the day
• Individual reflection to ground participation and accountability
• A practical discussion of how trust is built and eroded in governing bodies
• Clarifying expectations and ways of working as a Council
• Applying the City's values to real Council scenarios
• Establishing shared commitments for moving forward
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Sloane
agency
Port Orchard City Council Trust Retreat
The session will be structured, respectful, and focused on practical governance outcomes.
Facilitation
The retreat will be facilitated by Tim Sloane who is recently supported the City through the
Vision, Mission, and Values work and brings experience facilitating leadership and governance
conversations in municipal and organizational settings.
Next Steps
• Confirm interest in proceeding with the retreat
• Finalize desired outcomes and retreat focus
• Schedule the session
• Prepare brief pre -work (optional)
• Deliver retreat and post -session summary
Investment
To be discussed following Council interest and confirmation of scope.
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